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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLACE'S CAVE | Wallace's Cave Wallace's Cave Wallace's Cave Wallaces Cave Wallaces Cave |
Rev Alexr [Alexander] McGlashan Mr John Gray Mr Wm [William] Ballantyne Forrests County Map Johnstons County Map |
025.10 | A natural cave or hollow in the cliff in the western extremity of Cartland Craigs on the north side & about fifty feet above the bed of the stream. It is 6 feet in height 2 wide & 8 in length. Access to it is my means of a winding foot path from the top. According to tradition this cave afforded concealment to the Scottish patriot Sir William Wallace on several occasions, hence its name - "The popular tradition that a cave in this ravine (Cartland Crag) once afford [afforded] a refuge to the patriot Sir William Wallace, gives addition [additional] interest to the scene" Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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That part of Description beginning "The popular tradition" is written in red ink. Some words in this portion are partly lost in the tight right margin binding.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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